SUMMER

Long warm days invite lightness and hydration.

Summer in Southeast Queensland can be humid and intense.

The body naturally seeks cooling, hydrating, and refreshing foods.

🌿 Energetics Perspective

In Chinese medicine, summer corresponds to the Heart system and the element of Fire.

This season benefits from:

  • Cooling foods

  • High-water fruits

  • Shorter cooking times

  • Fresh herbs

However, excessive iced or very cold foods can weaken digestion — balance remains important.

Focus on:

  • Fresh salads

  • Light grilling

  • Hydrating fruits

  • Herbal infusions

Banana
Dragon Fruit
Grapes
Lychee
Mango
Melon (Rockmelon & Honeydew)
Nectarine

Pawpaw
Passionfruit
Peach
Plum
Pineapple
Rambutan
Watermelon

Capsicum
Chillies
Cucumber
Eggplant
Okra
Pumpkin (early summer varieties)
snake beans

Sweet Corn
Tomatoes
Zucchini

Basil
Coriander
Lemongrass
Mint
Thai Basil
Vietnamese Mint

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